Best 5 Carrot Baby Food Recipes

Discover our delightful collection of carrot baby food recipes, tailored to meet your little one's nutritional needs and taste preferences. From simple purees to flavorful combinations, these recipes provide a wholesome and delicious way to introduce carrots into your baby's diet. Whether you prefer classic carrot purees or creative takes on this nutritious vegetable, we have options to suit every palate.

Our recipes include:

* **Classic Carrot Puree:** A smooth and creamy puree that captures the natural sweetness of carrots.
* **Carrot and Sweet Potato Puree:** A vibrant and colorful puree that combines the sweetness of carrots with the earthy flavor of sweet potatoes.
* **Carrot, Apple, and Cinnamon Puree:** A delightful puree that introduces the flavors of apple and cinnamon to your baby's palate.
* **Roasted Carrot Puree:** A puree with a slightly caramelized flavor that adds a touch of sophistication to your baby's meal.
* **Carrot and Pea Puree:** A savory puree that combines the sweetness of carrots with the mild flavor of peas.
* **Carrot, Zucchini, and Spinach Puree:** A nutrient-packed puree that combines the goodness of carrots, zucchini, and spinach.

Explore our collection to find the perfect carrot baby food recipe that suits your baby's taste and nutritional needs.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CARROT BABY FOOD

Carrot Baby Food image

Carrots are easy to digest and make a good first food for your little one. Once you've introduced other fruits and vegetables to your baby, you can combine them into one puree. Carrot and apple or carrots and sweet potato make a great choice, for example.

Provided by Anonymous

Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 2

Ingredients

4 carrots, peeled and sliced
4 teaspoons breast milk

Steps:

Place carrots in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain.
Combine cooked carrots and milk in a blender or food processor; and puree until smooth. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 0.7 mg, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 50.5 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

MUM'S BABY FOOD CARROT CAKE

Mum's Baby Food Carrot Cake image

I didn't discover Cream Cheese Frosting until I was an adult and Mum and I made our first carrot cake. She came up with a recipe using baby food because there was a ready supply when my son was eating them. Simply the most moist carrot cake I've ever eaten. If I'm making the cake for our small family of 3, I usually cut the...

Provided by Sue Fitzpatrick

Categories Cakes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 tsp baking powder
1 c vegetable oil
2 tsp cinnamon, ground
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 c sugar
2 c flour (mum always used all purpose)
2 jar(s) junior size baby food carrots (or 1 small jar of each carrots, applesauce & apricots as a variant)
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract (or imitation)
2 Tbsp fresh grated carrot (optional if you like a little texture in your cake)

Steps:

1. Mix eggs, sugar and oil together. Sift together and add dry ingredients to wet mix, then vanilla. Fold in carrots.
2. Bake in preheated 350° oven in a lightly greased and floured 9 x 13 pan for 40 to 45 minutes.
3. Cool completely before frosting with your favourite such as cream cheese, butter cream or simple french vanilla frostings. I use canned frostings for the very sporadic times I bake cakes. Mum would make her icing from scratch.

BABY FOOD CARROT COCONUT PINEAPPLE CAKE

Baby Food Carrot Coconut Pineapple Cake image

This moist cake is great and no grating carrots. Try it, you will love it!

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories Cakes

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 c flour
2 c sugar
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1-1/2 c oil
4 large eggs
2 jar(s) (6 ounce) carrot baby food
1 can(s) (8 ounce) crushed pineapple, well drained
1 c chopped walnuts
1 c flaked coconut
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1 pkg (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
1/2 c butter, softened
2 tsp vanilla
4 c powdered sugar

Steps:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients and mix well. Add oil, eggs and baby food and mix on low speed. Fold in pineapple, nuts and coconut.
2. Put into 2- 9 inch greased and floured pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Cool for 15 minutes on wire rack and then remove from pan. Cool completely before frosting.
3. FROSTING: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and powdered sugar and beat. Frost and sprinkle with additional chopped walnuts and coconut, if desired.

CARROT CAKE SQUARES (BABY FOOD)

Carrot Cake Squares (Baby Food) image

This is very moist and a crowd pleaser. I have been making this for over 20 years. Cooling time not included.

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 (6 ounce) jars strained carrot baby food
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 1/4 cups canola oil
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) box confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°.
Combine: flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, cinnamon, carrots and oil.
Add eggs slowly, mix thoroughly.
Spray jelly roll pan or 4 sided cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray, dust with flour.
Pour batteer into prepared pan. Bake 30-40 minutes or until center is done.
Cool completely and frost.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.9, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 55.8, Sodium 223.6, Carbohydrate 44.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 35.7, Protein 3

CARROT-MANGO TANGO BABY FOOD (9+ MONTHS) RECIPE BY TASTY

Carrot-mango Tango Baby Food (9+ Months) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: apples, large carrots, mango, water

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 apples, washed, peeled and steamed
3 large carrots, washed, peeled and steamed
1 mango, cubed
water, can be breast milk or formula

Steps:

Add apples, carrots, mango, and water, breast milk, or formula to a blender or food processor. Blend very well.
Add more liquid as needed.
Refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to 1 month.
NOTE: Check with your pediatrician before introducing new foods to children under 12 months.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 12 grams

Tips:

Choose fresh, organic carrots for the best flavor and nutritional value.
Peel and chop the carrots into small pieces before cooking.
Steam the carrots until they are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
Puree the carrots in a blender or food processor until smooth.
Add breast milk, formula, or water to achieve the desired consistency.
Serve the carrot puree immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
You can also freeze the carrot puree for up to 3 months.
When reheating the carrot puree, be sure to stir it well to prevent hot spots.
You can also add other fruits or vegetables to the carrot puree for a variety of flavors.
For a sweeter puree, add a little bit of breast milk or formula.

Conclusion:

Carrot puree is a nutritious and delicious first food for babies. It is easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for later use. Carrot puree can also be used as an ingredient in other baby food recipes, such as carrot and sweet potato puree or carrot and apple puree. With its mild flavor and smooth texture, carrot puree is a great way to introduce your baby to new foods.